Globally, 1 in 3 women have been victims of physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner; sexual violence outside of a partnership; or both, at least once in their lifetime.”  Mexico City, November 24, 2025 — On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and in view of the  […]

November 25, 2025

Combating, preventing and eradicating violence against women is a priority for Canada. This type of violence is a violation of human rights law and international humanitarian law, is detrimental to the physical and mental health of survivors and a barrier to development and peace. Under the framework of the International Day for the Elimination of […]

January 9, 2023

Mexico City, November 22, 2021 – Violence against women and girls does not respect borders, so international cooperation is essential to stop it and uphold the human rights of its victims and survivors. For this reason, the Embassy of Canada, the Embassy of the United Kingdom and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime […]

November 22, 2021